In this episode Simon Gawesworth runs through the reasons to fish a dropper on your leader. In addition, Simon shows four different ways of making a dropper – using a surgeon knot, a tippet ring, the “New Zealand” dropper and the swiveling dropper from Poland. Watch Now One of the ways Simon shows […]
RIO’s has the very best selection of saltwater tippet – ensuring you are covered for every species, fishery and situation on the planet. But which tippet is best for spooky fish, casting big flies, abrasion resistance or maximum strength? Read on to find out… Our regular Saltwater mono has the highest knot […]
Introducing RIO’s Alternate Trout Tippet Selection. TWO TONE INDICATOR This is the best indicator material for building sighters for European Style nymphing, featuring alternating 8” sections of fluorescent pink and fluorescent chartreuse. These color breaks create maximum contrast to allow anglers to get visual cues when tight line nymphing. Learn more BIG NASTY Designed […]
RIO Products continues innovating new lines and leaders to keep anglers at the top of their game in both fresh and saltwater. Freshwater offerings: The RIO Creek line is designed for small creeks and streams with a taper design that loads at close range but has enough body and head length when a longer cast is needed. […]
Cortland’s new Fluorocarbon Leader Material is the latest addition to the ever growing family of World Famous Fishing Line. Manufactured using the latest technology and proprietary blends of material, Cortland Fluorocarbon Leader Material is offered in thirteen different sizes. The smallest is a super fine 6# test at 0.007″ diameter all the way to […]
Introducing RIO’s Trout Tippet Collection. POWERFLEX PLUS The strongest trout tippet there is – 20% stronger than anything else (for a given diameter). Buy Now SUPPLEFLEX An ultra-soft, supple tippet material – perfect for small dries, soft hackles and the best for natural presentations. Buy Now BIG NASTY A medium-stiff tippet material – […]
RIO has collaborated with Fishpond to offer the perfect tippet dispenser for your vest or bag. Fishpond created their Headgate Tippet Holder in a unique RIO colorway, and we loaded it with five 30-yard spools of RIO’s Powerflex tippet material (2X to 6X). The Headgate has a spring loaded hinge design that allows […]
Choosing the right tippet material for the correct application will result in the best casting and fishing performance. This detailed film breaks down the various RIO tippet materials on the market and explains when to use which one. Want to know how we ensure that any leader and tippet material with the […]
Cortland Ultra Premium Tippet receives accolades: Best New Tippet Material for 2018. Cortland’s Ultra Premium Tippet has raised the bar for knot strength and performance. Fly Fisherman magazine is recognizing the tippet as their Best New Tippet of 2018 in their popular 2018 Gear Guide. The publication has hit national newsstands mid-November, 2017. Cabela’s, Bass […]
RIO’s Two Tone Indicator Tippet is a unique tippet material that is made up of opaque, two tone 8” sections of fluorescent pink and fluorescent chartreuse colors with highly defined hard color changes. These color breaks create maximum contrast to allow anglers to get excellent visual cues when tight line nymphing. This is the best […]